Tankapani Gram Panchayat, Khaprakhol
Tankapani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaprakhol Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Tankapani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Budhachhapar, Chormunda, and Patrapali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tankapani Gram Panchayat
Tankapani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Budhachhapar |
| 2 | Chormunda |
| 3 | Patrapali |
| 4 | Sareibahal |
| 5 | Sunamudi |
| 6 | Tankapani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tankapani Gram Panchayat
Tankapani Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tankapani Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Khaprakhol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tankapani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tankapani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tankapani Gram Panchayat
Where is Tankapani Gram Panchayat located?
Tankapani Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaprakhol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tankapani Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Tankapani Gram Panchayat: Budhachhapar, Chormunda, Patrapali, Sareibahal, Sunamudi, and Tankapani.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tankapani Gram Panchayat come under?
Tankapani Gram Panchayat comes under Khaprakhol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Tankapani Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tankapani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tankapani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaprakhol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tankapani Gram Panchayat?
Tankapani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tankapani Gram Panchayat do?
Tankapani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.